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Rainbow Six Tactics game director says the XCOM-style turn-based genre felt like a 'natural fit' for the spin-off — 'When you look at Rainbow Six, its DNA is tactical, it's just that it's first-person'
Rainbow Six Tactics game director Martial Potron explained that the decision to make the spin-off a turn-based tactics game, similar to XCOM, felt like a natural fit due to the core tactical DNA of the Rainbow Six series. He noted that the development team at Ubisoft Paris also had prior experience with turn-based titles like Mario + Rabbids, which helped in convincing Ubisoft and the Rainbow Six team of the genre choice.
The mishap-strewn warfare of Worms: Galactic Tactics gives hope it’s not just a comedy XCOM
Worms: Galactic Tactics, a new turn-based strategy game from Absolutely Games and published by Team17, shows promise despite its departure from traditional Worms gameplay. The game features a single-player focused campaign with roguelike elements and a unique manual aiming system that blends skill with potential for slapstick disaster.
Vi tar spelhelg i en galax långt, långt borta
Several members of the editorial team are spending their weekend playing Star Wars: Zero Company, drawn in by its turn-based strategy elements reminiscent of XCOM. Other titles being played include Mortal Shell 2, StarCraft 2, Overwatch, and Wolverine, with some opting for non-gaming activities like Magic: The Gathering and children's parties.
Star Wars Zero Company understands that Star Wars games should feel less like the movies and more like the toys
Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game from EA, Bit Reactor, and Respawn Entertainment, is drawing praise for its ability to capture the feel of playing with Star Wars toys rather than just replicating movie scenes. The game's structure, pacing, and focus on small-scale skirmishes are highlighted as key elements contributing to this unique, toylike experience, reminiscent of classic XCOM gameplay.
Star Wars Zero Company review: XCOM on easy mode
Star Wars Zero Company offers a polished turn-based tactical experience with a compelling narrative, though its combat complexity and mission variety could be improved. Developed by Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment, the game draws heavily from the XCOM series, featuring a familiar base-building and squad management loop. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, the simplified mechanics and unbalanced classes may require players to increase the difficulty for a greater challenge.
Ubisoft is making the first singleplayer Rainbow Six in 19 years, and it's a tactics game in the style of XCOM
Ubisoft announced Rainbow Six Tactics, a single-player turn-based tactics game in the style of XCOM, set to release in 2027. The game features operators from Rainbow Six Siege and Rainbow Six Vegas, with a story focusing on the rebuilding of Rainbow after Year 10 events. It will not include live-service elements and will feature operator development and base building mechanics.
Star Wars Zero Company, the XCOM-like strategy game, gets a release date
The XCOM-like strategy game Star Wars Zero Company has a confirmed release date of August 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features turn-based tactics, permadeath, and an original story set during the Clone Wars Era, with influences from Rogue One and Andor.
Star Wars Zero Company forces you into permadeath so you can see "what's on the other side of the experience"
Star Wars Zero Company, a strategy game from Bit Reactor, features permadeath for its squadmates, a decision that sparked internal debate. Narrative lead Aaron Contreras explained that while some characters have narrative protections, most custom operators are vulnerable, and the developers believe permadeath aligns with the Star Wars theme of loss and encourages players to push through consequences.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Star Wars Zero Company
PC Gamer's latest issue features an exclusive preview of Star Wars Zero Company, a new XCOM-style turn-based tactics game from developer Bit Reactor. The magazine also includes reviews for Resident Evil Requiem and other titles, a feature on PC gaming's best pubs, and previews for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy.
Community-praised XCOM-like Xenonauts 2 exits early access in April 2026
Goldhawk Interactive announced that Xenonauts 2, a game praised by the community for its XCOM-like gameplay, will exit early access in April 2026. The turn-based strategy title has received positive feedback from players during its early access period.
Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle Review
Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle blends Mario characters with Ubisoft's Rabbids in a turn-based strategy game reminiscent of XCOM. While the writing and initial premise are strong, the gameplay loop becomes repetitive and the late-game difficulty spikes can make combat feel like a chore, ultimately leading to a somewhat disappointing experience despite some amazing moments.